[Donia330i]

I know this has been discussed a million and one times..but which intake is truly the best. regardless of looks which one gives you the most performance gains and output? Also which intakes looks the best and gives the best gains? Thanks

[SV Concepts III]

I am a fan of the aFe setup. I am running their Dual Cone intake on my 135 and think it's one of the most complete intake systems out there. Another option, if you like the carbon look, is the Simota CF Ram Style Intake although I prefer the metal heatshield of the aFe.

[DimSum]

BMW Performance Intake. Theres nothing better than it.

[TSM330i]

Dinan for sure. It's completely cut off from the engine bay so there's no heat coming in like open air elements. You're getting cold air in from the bottom of the bumper area (same design as the E9X M3).
BMW Performance looks sweet. I may get that and integrate my Dinan into it. Best of both worlds - looks and performance.

[E92-Lighting]

injen will give you the most gain

[iAerodynamic]

i love injen. but honestly i think it tend to be too hot. LOL

[ToadHollow]

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

I am a fan of the aFe setup. I am running their Dual Cone intake on my 135 and think it's one of the most complete intake systems out there. Another option, if you like the carbon look, is the Simota CF Ram Style Intake although I prefer the metal heatshield of the aFe.

Originally Posted by E92-Lighting

injen will give you the most gain

You vendors ......

The OP is riding in a 330i so I doubt the DCI is going to work for him ....

[iAerodynamic]

intake delete? open throttle body

[SV Concepts III]

Originally Posted by ToadHollow

You vendors ......

The OP is riding in a 330i so I doubt the DCI is going to work for him ....

Read my post more carefully aFe has a system for the 330i, not recommending the DCI for his car. I am recommending the aFe system based on my experience with their DCI N54 setup. Appreciate you clarifying that though as my post was confusing.

[TommyK]

^ i think the afe is very good, the pull is much better than stock, i have a K&N filter in my stock airbox and there is a HUGE difference. very happy. i think the price for the dinan and bmw performance are WAY to expensive, but for OEM quality they are the best. but i honestly think and AFE with some home depot 2 1/2 tubing going from the lower mesh grill to the intake would be the BEST way to go because it comes with a full heat shield unlike the injen

[yuyue]

bmw performance if you had the money

[Lagger1]

Originally Posted by TommyK

^ i think the afe is very good, the pull is much better than stock, i have a K&N filter in my stock airbox and there is a HUGE difference. very happy.

Really?!? A HUGE difference b/w AFE & stock/k&N? At all speeds??? I understand most of the ram intakes will gain you hp in the higher rpm ranges, but most lose torque down low where most city driving is done. Just curious since the afe has a heat sheild, whether it'll be any better at all than what I have now (stock/k&n/charcoal cut-out + scoops).....thanks

[bavarian19]

Originally Posted by DimSum

BMW Performance Intake. Theres nothing better than it.

+1

[Donia330i]

alright thanks for the info. how about drop in filters? which is better afe or k&n? thanks

[SV Concepts III]

I like aFe over K&N for the drop ins. You won't realize huge gains with just a drop in but aFe has better build quality as compared with K&N. Check out this thread for a tour of their manufacturing facility and info on what goes into each intake and filter system:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/off...os-videos.html

[TommyK]

Originally Posted by Lagger1

Really?!? A HUGE difference b/w AFE & stock/k&N? At all speeds??? I understand most of the ram intakes will gain you hp in the higher rpm ranges, but most lose torque down low where most city driving is done. Just curious since the afe has a heat sheild, whether it'll be any better at all than what I have now (stock/k&n/charcoal cut-out + scoops).....thanks

ya at all ranges there is a bif difference with the afe cold air system, i had it for 3 months took it off, whent to stock (because i was lazy after i took it to the dealer for about 6 months and i put it back on and i love it even more.

the drop in had a little effect as far as i can remember, since i did that mod back in 2006 when i bought the car.

[miked7285]

Originally Posted by TommyK

^ i think the afe is very good, the pull is much better than stock, i have a K&N filter in my stock airbox and there is a HUGE difference. very happy. i think the price for the dinan and bmw performance are WAY to expensive, but for OEM quality they are the best. but i honestly think and AFE with some home depot 2 1/2 tubing going from the lower mesh grill to the intake would be the BEST way to go because it comes with a full heat shield unlike the injen

I've been researching intakes for my 330i for a while and cant make up my mind! lol I use my car for business and am wondering if the AFE or any intake for that matter would be too loud...basically how much louder is it than stock?

[SV Concepts III]

Originally Posted by miked7285

I've been researching intakes for my 330i for a while and cant make up my mind! lol I use my car for business and am wondering if the AFE or any intake for that matter would be too loud...basically how much louder is it than stock?

The nice thing about an intake, at least the aFe setup, is that it sounds just like stock when driving normally. The intake really comes alive when you are under WOT.

[Metal*07*328i*Head]

currently (after many many changes) I am running the stock box, with a K&N drop in - carbon filter deleted, then I have a secondary air coming from the front bumper tot he bottom of the stock box (like the dinan - without the 500$ price tag) and it works by far the best, low RPM, and High RPM it pulls and pulls.

(got the lower intake tube from Spectre performance)


IMO this is the best intake as far as results and cost effectiveness.

[ToadHollow]

LOL ........... DELETED. Wrong intake, again.